Medway · London and the South East
Wainscott Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Wainscott, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Wainscott
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Around Wainscott, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Wainscott (ME2, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Wainscott often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Questions from Wainscott
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wainscott, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wainscott?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Local roofs in Wainscott
Wainscott is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
With Restoration House about 1.7 miles south, the area around Wainscott has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Homes near green spaces such as Broomhill Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. In Wainscott, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Medway. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME2 and ME3 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Wainscott, we cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Around Wainscott
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Temple School, Broomhill Park and The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. You’ll also find Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south). Wainscott’s nearest station is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Upnor Castle (0.7 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
More services for Wainscott
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common roof problems in Wainscott
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It is frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Take an older house close to St Philip & St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.